Karin Davidson
Image Consultant
Professional Stylist
Personal Shopper
Wardrobe Warrior
I'm here to empower you to be your best, most confident self in all situations, with a wardrobe you love and feel proud of. In the last thirteen years, I have helped hundreds of women take control of their wardrobe and improve their self-confidence by discovering their best colours and defining their personal style.
Colour Analysis
The easiest way to instantly look younger, livelier and more engaging, is to wear the colours that suit your complexion. The colours that suit you will focus the attention on your eyes. They also make the skin appear smoother, and put more colour in the cheeks and lips, so that you look more radiant. The "wrong" colours, on the other hand, will draw the attention to skin blemishes and wrinkles, make the eyes look dull and give a "downturn" to the mouth.
The best system for colour analysis
I use the Absolute Colour System, developed by Imogen Lamport from Bespoke Image in Melbourne. It is the most scientifically sound, accurate and easy-to-use colour system available. Comprising 18 categories (9 warm and 9 cool), with delectable names like Spicy, Sublime and Mysterious, you will get the most reliable and precise colour analysis, and can completely trust the outcome.
Many of my clients have had colour analysis done using a different system, but have found that many of the colours they'd been matched with don't work for them. I can guarantee you will love all the colours you are given with the Absolute Colour System, and that you will receive many compliments wearing them!
You can choose between a personal (one-on-one) colour consultation, a group colour workshop, and online colour analysis. Click below to learn more about each.
Online/virtual colour analysis
Yes, colour analysis can be done virtually. However, it should be approached with caution. You may have seen posts or apps that offer virtual colour analysis, and got a different result than you thought you would, or even got a different result each time you tried!
While AI platforms can explain the theory behind colour analysis, help you understand your undertones based on descriptions and suggest colour palettes based on your input, it cannot (yet) physically assess your skin tone, eye colour, and hair colour, use draping techniques to see how colours interact with your complexion, or offer the nuanced, personalised feedback a professional stylist provides.
Even if it could do these things (and it may do so in the future), it would still need a colour-correct photo of your face to do the analysis, as well as in-depth knowledge of the colour analysis system it uses. There are many systems out there, most based on the original four seasons system, but all expanded and defined in slightly different ways. AI tends to lump all the information it can find together, which means you'll probably end up with a lot of conflicting advice.
Many years of experience with personal colour analysis, as well as the proven accuracy of the Absolute colour system, gives me the ability to analyse colour from a photo with great success, provided that you send me accurate photos of yourself - which will be easy if you follow the instructions I provide. This means that you don't have to travel to see me in person to get all the same benefits!
Style Advice
Do you know how to dress for your body shape, vertical proportions, scale, facial features (yes, it influences your clothing choices!) or your somatotype? Does your wardrobe accurately reflect your personality and lifestyle? Are you stuck in a bygone era, or is your style evolving and reflecting the person you are or want to be?
Whether in-person, in a workshop setting, or online, I can guide you through the maze that is personal style, and help you discover the styles, accessories, prints and fabrics that bring out the best in you and make you shine.
Wardrobe Solutions
Wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear? Don't know where to start?
I can help. Whether in-person or online, or by giving you step-by-step guidelines on wardrobe editing and outfit building, I can help you take your wardrobe from a hot mess to a space you can be proud of, and that serves your needs perfectly.
Style blog: latest posts
Nicole
Met my mum for a cuppa this morning and she couldn't stop complimenting my makeup and skin.
So very happy, I love the new expression of me!
Jill Webb
Never before have I been able to shop with such confidence nor choose from my wardrobe and step out knowing I am putting my "best foot forward".
Mari Steyn
Karin Davidson is a great Image Consultant! I'm amazed how wrong I colour coded!
Thanks Karin
Questions?
Ask me a style question or tell me what your biggest wardrobe problem is.